History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2015 History
Which of the following princely states given in pairs were the first to establish universities in their states?
ATravancore and Baroda
BJaipur and Patiala
CMysore and Hyderabad ✓ Correct
DBhopal and Kashmir
Correct answer: (C) Mysore and Hyderabad — Mysore and Hyderabad were the first, so the answer is Mysore and Hyderabad.
Explanation
★Mysore and Hyderabad were the first, so the answer is Mysore and Hyderabad.
★Among the princely states these two led the way in higher education.
★They were the first to set up universities in their territory.
★This showed their interest in modern learning.
★The University of Mysore is one of the oldest in India.
★So the right pair is Mysore and Hyderabad.
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